The Carolina Panthers are expected to work out Hakeem Butler, the UFL Offensive Player of the Year, before the summer break. Butler, who played for the St. Louis Battlehawks, had an impressive season with 45 catches, a league-best 652 receiving yards, and 5 touchdowns. This move follows the Panthers' previous strategy of signing standout players from alternative football leagues, such as the XFL. Wade Phillips and Hakeem Butler shared a moment after a game, highlighting Butler's status as the UFL's receiving leader.
Panthers expected to work out UFL Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler, per @RapSheet https://t.co/x0tStwhpka https://t.co/Z1SNNVXufK
The Panthers are expected to work out UFL Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler per @RapSheet https://t.co/khvbQAxZiF
The #Panthers are expected to work out UFL Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler before summer break, source says. The All-XFL pick had 45 catches for a league-best 652 receiving yards and 5 TDs for the St. Louis Battlehawks this season. A potential intriguing addition. https://t.co/huo9elhP3s
Wade Phillips and Hakeem Butler shared a moment after the game High praise for the UFL's receiving leader 👀 https://t.co/vfhYFZam1F
Hakeem Butler is the UFL offensive player of the year. https://t.co/iqWaubLhGJ
Last offseason, the #Panthers signed a couple of XFL standouts, so not all that surprising they’d go to the UFL for some depth. https://t.co/az4uQVnYCj